Inuit Knowledge Hub

The Inuit Knowledge Hub, led by the Torngat Wildlife, Plants and Fisheries Secretariat, is a transformative initiative dedicated to preserving and activating Inuit Knowledge systems in Nunatsiavut. Rooted in the principles of relational accountability and cultural continuity, the Hub centers Inuit ways of knowing and being in all its activities.

Through the Inuit Knowledge Monitoring Program (IKMP), the Hub documents harvester observations and community perspectives on key species such as polar bears, caribou, and moose. These species are not only central to Inuit diets and economies, but deeply embedded in cultural identity and relationships to the land. The Hub uses interviews, oral histories, audio/video documentation, and other tools to ensure that this knowledge is preserved for future generations in culturally appropriate ways.

A central focus is on strengthening intergenerational learning. The Hub supports mentorship and collaboration between community-based researchers, educators, Elders, and youth to reinforce the transfer of knowledge across generations. Longitudinal data collection efforts are designed to track changes over time and support adaptive, community-driven wildlife and land management practices.

The Hub’s governance and knowledge sharing approaches follow the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance and are committed to open science, transparency, and the promotion of cultural revitalization through bilingual communication. By bridging Inuit and Western knowledge systems, the Hub strengthens community self-determination in conservation, supports holistic well-being, and contributes to the resilience of both communities and ecosystems in Nunatsiavut.